I have written reviews for El Paladar Boricua on other platforms but I cannot write enough about…read morehow good the food is here! When you see Hispanic patrons frequenting the restaurant you know you are eating authentic cuisine from people who know amazing Puerto Rican cuisine! The owners are just beautiful people inside and out!!! I'm so glad they are in Salem! I've had almost everything on the menu! I absolutely love the food!!! There are people who drive distances to get their favorite dishes! I'm a fan of the garlic chicken, the rice and beans, the chicken soup, the plantains, the pastelles, the mofongo is amazing!!!! And don't get me started on the desserts!!! My fav restaurant within a 50 mile radius!

I trusted Nelson Nieves & Kristina Nieves owners of El Paladar Boricua Restaurant in Salem, NJ and…read morePedricktown, NJ. They also do contruction. I gave them $10,000 in cash because they promised they would do a job for me. They did not. Instead, after taking my money, they sold their big house, disconnected their phone, and left for the state of Florida in an RV. I was left trying to figure out what happened to the money I worked hard for. What makes this hurt even more is the trust I placed in them. They presented themselves as Christians and people of integrity. I took them at their word. Unfortunately, their actions have left me questioning whether those words meant anything at all. I am a veteran, and I know what trust, honor, and keeping your word are supposed to mean. This post is a warning: Please be extremely careful before doing business with these people. I trusted them. It cost me $10,000. I'm not posting this because I want sympathy. I'm posting it because I don't want someone else to make the same mistake I did. DO NOT LOAN THEM MONEY.

Love the decor in Sabor Criollo. Makes you feel as if you are actually in Puerto Rico at a…read morerestaurant in San Juan. The parking is not the greatest situation. Online and their doors said they opened at 11am, but they did not unlock and open the doors until around 1120. The food was solid. I do believe they are the best Empanadas in Lebanon. The tostones tasted great. The rice was okay, I have had better puerto rican rice and beans and I have had worst. Thr Pinchos was fanatastic! Would definitely recommend the BBQ Pinchos to anyone trying this place out!

Stopped going here because I order the same thing every time yet the price changes every time. Last…read morestrike was when I ordered a lot for my family got out the door and they immediately closed the doors when half our stuff was missing I knocked on the door multiple times and they even saw me until I had to literally scream to get their attention never going back....

The service and ambiance were great. The food was good - the mofongo has a unique taste to it. The…read morerice and mango shake were my favorite. I definitely recommend the rice con gandules

AMAZING FOOD! If your trying to find new foods or Puerto Rican restaurants, COME HERE! There's…read morefrappes and the frappe de Nutella... RICO RICO pero RICO! Every time I come here I always get it! The food, SO GOOD! The service of the amazing woman working there, is AMAZING! Super nice, super relaxed, just so good at there jobs! The chefs there, AMAZING FOOD! Love it! In the restaurant, it's calming, nice bachata in the background, and nice decoration! There's also nice table/chair placement in there, if there's like a big family, they will just put two tables together and all done! Amazing menus, and amazing place in general! I love you La Orocoveña!

I placed an order in October, checked in in November, December, January... Finally in February I…read moreasked to refund my order. Which then I get a UPS tracking number for my order. Yay right? NOPE! it's been a week since I got the tracking information and it still says the label is created and UPS is waiting for the package. Not sure why they offer to ship if they can't get it done right. Just poor customer service. **Updated** 3/5/21 Disputed my charge with my credit card company right after my last post and just received my box. the ice packs were melts, food was all soggy and there was zero padding. Threw it all away... doesn't help their cause at all!!

Update. 8.2022 Received a refund after filing complaint with…read morehttps://www.ic3.gov. Monica Cell (302)897-3930. Still a Scam. Would not order from them!

It looks pretty bland on the outside. Inside it's a beachy feel with lots of tables, a counter, and…read more(the night we were there) someone playing music. It's definitely Boricua food. Monfongo, bifongo, trifongo . . . Since it was our first time in, we tried a lot of different items. The Monfongo with chicharones de pollo was excellent. The pastillilo de carne was good. The papas locas (with carne) was really good. It was so big, we couldn't finish it. We ordered it for an appetizer but it really could be an entree. The arroz con gondules was good. It could have had a little more flavor, but it was fine. I ordered a side of the trifongo since only the monfongo came with the entrees. I really liked their trifongo. Hubby got the pina colada frappe and it was very good, very fresh. Definitely a good place to visit. Street parking. Service was a little scattered and it took a lot longer for our food than expected. Lots of families and lots of people taking out, in addition to almost packed tables. Go, enjoy the Boricua food and feel like you're on an island. :)

Wow. Really liked this. We wanted to try something different and even though I am from Miami I…read morewasn't too familiar with Puerto Rican food. I really liked the mofongo and the fried pork. The chicken was pretty good. I think everything would've been better either in the store or just hotter. (The fries weren't warm). We will definitely be trying this place again.

right off union st. was an ok churro seemed like a quaint spot will have to return to try the food.read more

Gave me good food and excellent service Everytime i come in…read moreeveryone welcomes me with a smile and amazing food

Carmen's Kitchen has HANDS DOWN some of the best Spanish food in Wilmington! I've tried several…read moreSpanish restaurants around the city, including Dominican spots, and I have to say Carmen's Kitchen is at the top of my list! Their Puerto Rican food is absolutely delicious, flavorful, and made with love. You can really taste the difference! If you're looking for authentic, delicious Spanish/Puerto Rican food in Wilmington, I definitely recommend giving Carmen's Kitchen a try. You will NOT be disappointed! My only wish is that they were open more often because I would definitely be there more! But I completely understand that everyone needs time off and deserves a break. Keep doing what you're doing, Carmen's Kitchen -- Wilmington needed you!

This is a great takeout joint. The food here is amazing and the owner is the hugest sweetheart…read more I usually don't order seafood from takeout places but the shrimp and fish here are always properly cleaned and taste fresh I drive into the city once every few weeks for the garlic shrimp and Mofongo. Worth it! Treat yourself, don't cook tonight, and call in an order - you'll thank yourself

Super friendly staff. You get the true Puerto Rican experience with the warmth of the owner and…read moredelicious food. 2 large dishes, 2 drinks, and 4 fried appetizers came out to roughly $37. We came to pick up but once we saw how open, bright, and welcoming the ambiance is, we decided to sit. The owner checked in on us to see if everything was good and even gave us the story on the homemade hot sauce with peppers grown by a 70 year old family member. Will definitely be back!

Hot dogs and cheesesteaks are amazing. Hamburgers are okay, patty is not thick enough to get the…read morejuices flowing. For sides I always get fries and onions rings. Always piping hot and crispy on the outside Suck down a nice cold vanilla shake and I'm ready for a nap Gotta stop in and say hi to the girls working the register and support the building with the hotdog sign I always grab food to go but one of these days I'm going to take my time and sit at the counter, looks like something from the good ole days

Date of visit: July 30, 2025…read more Now where was I, I just left Rehoboth Beach this morning after a nights stay. Today I took RT9 north along the coast, Delaware river. All I could think about was a foot-long from the Dog House. After a great cruise and a stop at the museum at Dover Air force base I made it to New Castle. Making the merge onto RT13 I could the sign ahead of me. Parking can be tough but there was spot out front. I did notice the sign has changed, again. My father had been taking me here since 1969. It was our place to go on our Saturday trips from Jersey since it is a sales tax free state. After walking in I couldn't help notice how the inside had changed (last time here was 2021). If you think it has a nostalgic feel now, you have seen it in the '80s and '90s. They have taken down all the hand painted signage and replaced the menu board with a modern one, dang. I just hope they don't plan on franchising the place. I managed to grab a seat at the counter and in no time I was placing my order. All in all, the food is still done the same. Dogs split and grilled on the flat top and the fries are great with their own signature seasoning. If you are in the area and wanting a great foot-long or even a burger please stop in, you won't be disappointed. Peace.